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Dead or Alive?

Mr. White recalls being seasick on his first watch and how he was told by the chief operator of the ship that "There is no 'sick' on this ship!."

No Recognition

Mr. White recalls how the service of the Merchant Navy wasn't recognized after the war.

Bombing Strategies

Mr. Reid describes American 'formation' bombing vs. the more individualistic approach used by the Royal Air force. Mentions consequences of missing targets.

'Coning'

Mr. Reid describes German anti-aircraft strategy. Describes an air fighter evasion and emergency landing.

Master Bomber

Mr. Reid describes in detail the technique of aiming bombs. He adds some comments about improving technology.

Bombing Run

Mr. Reid describes a bombing run; the responsibilities of the crew and sequence of events during a bombardment.

Crew Composition

Mr. Reid describes crew composition and the relationship between British and Canadian airmen.

Training and Deployment

Mr. Reid describes deployment on arrival in England. He discusses the difficulties presented by the Sterling Bomber, and his posting to 49 Squadron / 5 Group and bombing raid the day of his arrival.

Discipline and Modern Readiness

Mr. Chaisson speaks of how the level of discipline in the military today is nowhere near what it was when he entered the service, and the negative impact he thinks it's had on the readiness of the military.

Stay or Go

Mr. Chaisson recalls how a going away party for him helped him decide to make a career out of the services.

'Friendly Fire' incident.

Mr. Garrison describes the consequences of inaccurate targeting, the death of 600 allied soldiers.

Teamwork

Mr. Garrison describes the interdependence and diversity of an air crew.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19